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Dave Nelson’s Operation Callouts for 2017

By Robert Philpot / January 1, 2017 /

January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017        

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Customer Shoutouts: These Associates Rock!

By Robert Philpot / January 1, 2017 /

Derrick Bogar Overseas Region/Robinson Barracks, Germany I would like to recognize Derrick Bogar, furniture store manager at Robinson Barracks, for excellent customer service and leadership. Mr. Bogar told us that the sofa we had ordered would not be available for another month, but he went out of his way to send us pictures via email…

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Honoring Our Veterans

By Robert Philpot / January 1, 2017 /

Exchange associates  came together with their customers around the world to recognize the many sacrifices of our valued veterans and their families. During this past Veterans Day, from the Exchange in Norway to the Dallas HQ, we honored the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country and risked their lives to protect our…

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Apply for AREA Scholarships Now, Deadline is March 31

By Robert Philpot / January 1, 2017 /

The AAFES Retired Employees Association will award 9 scholarships worth $29,000 this year to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted at accredited colleges, but they and their parents had better hurry up and apply. The deadline is March 31. Benefiting our dependents AREA’s scholarships directly benefit dependents of Exchange associates and assigned military personnel.…

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2017 Transfers, Obituaries and Retirements

By Robert Philpot / January 1, 2017 /

January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017              

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What’s New with Benefits in 2017

By Robert Philpot / January 1, 2017 /

By changing and adding programs to your Exchange health plan each year, we’re able to keep pace with ever-increasing costs, while providing new benefits and services for your good health and convenience. Deductibles and coinsurance amounts for medical and dental will not change in 2017. Medical and prescription copays will also remain the same. There are four changes that…

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Government Directive – Managing Electronic Mail Records (Email)

By Robert Philpot / January 1, 2017 /

New federal regulations guide how all federal employees (including Exchange associates) retain their email.   Exchange senior executives and/or policymakers’ emails will be retained indefinitely.  The majority of Exchange associates will fall under a seven-year retention policy. Emails will be automatically deleted seven years after the emails have been sent. If business-related emails are required…

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Sgt. 1st Class Ayana Flournoy

Exchange Pulls Out All Stops to Offset East Coast Gas Shortages

By Chris Ward / December 1, 2016 /

During a severe gas shortage along the East Coast, the Exchange continued to fuel the lives of the Flournoys and their children at Fort Benning. Find out how important the Express was to this valued military couple.

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Exchange lifting morale in Ukraine

Exchange Lifting Soldiers’ Morale in Ukraine

By The Exchange Post / December 1, 2016 /

Living up to its motto, “We go where you go,” the Exchange goes all the way to Ukraine to serve the world’s best customers. Check out what we did.

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Mia Zierlein and her father, Edward, have served the best customers in the world for more than 55 years, the quintessential examples of “Family Serving Family.”

Family Serving Family: Realizing How Much the Exchange is Part of the Military Family

By Robert Philpot / December 1, 2016 /

Mia Zierlein’s family has served the best customers in the world for more than 55 years. Find out how they exemplify “Family Serving Family.”

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